Town in Erongo, Namibia
Cost of living in Swakopmund
How much a month costs in Swakopmund
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $960–1,560 (N$16,000–26,000).
Prices in Swakopmund
Typical 2026 ranges in NAD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | NAD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | N$7,000–14,000 | $420–840 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | N$5,000–9,500 | $300–570 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | N$250–450 | $15–27 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | N$1,000–2,200 | $60–132 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | N$50–95 | $3.0–5.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | N$180–340 | $11–20 |
| Cappuccino | N$30–50 | $1.8–3.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | N$30–55 | $1.8–3.3 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | N$80–140 | $4.8–8.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | N$450–800 | $27–48 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | N$200–400 | $12–24 |
Value for money: 77/100
A value score of 77/100 means Swakopmund gives more quality of life per dollar than 76% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 65/100.
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Cost of living across Namibia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Swakopmund | $960–1,560 | 77/100 |
| Windhoek | $1,020–1,680 | 73/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Swakopmund
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Swakopmund?
About $510–780 on a lean budget, $960–1,560 for a comfortable month and $1,920–3,300 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Swakopmund?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs N$7,000–14,000 ($420–840) a month in the center and N$5,000–9,500 ($300–570) outside it.
How much does food cost in Swakopmund?
A local meal is N$50–95 ($3.0–5.7); a mid-range restaurant is N$180–340 ($11–20) per person.
Is Namibia expensive?
Prices in Namibia are about 41% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Namibia Tourism Board
- Namibia Airports Company
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.